Fundraising Manager

Company Description
**_
WHO ARE WE?_**

Smiling Mind is Australia’s leading digital-led, prevention focused mental health, not-for-profit. We are the innovators behind Australia’s most trusted mental wellbeing app, and we have been helping minds thrive for over 10 years by equipping Australians with the essential psychological skills to build their mental fitness. We help people learn these skills in fun and interactive ways that are accessible anywhere and anytime.

So far, we’ve reached more than 4.5 million people through our renowned mindfulness app, as well as more than 280,000 Australian teachers and more than 10 million Australian children and young people through our programs - but this is just the beginning.

Imagine if every young person had the skills they needed to thrive, face challenges with resilience and ultimately, suffer less from mental illness. This is our vision for the future and by 2030, we aim to create this generational change in Australia’s mental health.

**Job Description**:
**_
ABOUT THE ROLE:_**

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Fundraising Manager to oversee all aspects of fundraising at Smiling Mind with the exclusion of Corporate Partnerships and Major Donations.

In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Commercial and Philanthropy to design a high-growth fundraising strategy which engages Smiling Mind’s stakeholders, donors and app users, whilst also delivering a cost-effective acquisition program. Your portfolio will include, but is not limited to, digital fundraising, regular donors, in-app donations, virtual fundraising events, regular appeals, grants, and donations from individuals and foundations.

Leveraging your exceptional analytical and communication skills, you will engage with donors and stakeholders to curate positive donor journeys, cultivate long-term relationships, and secure critical yet sustainable funding.

Your expertise in data analysis and reporting will be instrumental in tracking fundraising progress, identifying growth opportunities, and optimising fundraising efforts. Ultimately, your dedication will drive our mission forward, ensuring sustainable resources for our impactful projects and programs.

**Please note, this is a hybrid role on a 2 year max-term contract.**

**Qualifications**:
**_
YOU HAVE:_**
- Prior experience designing and delivering a successful fundraising strategy.
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver fundraising programs whilst also leading a team.
- Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain systems to manage dynamic work priorities, reporting and analysis of trends and results.
- Demonstrated high level written communication skills and the ability to communicate in various writing styles, including experience in the preparation of funding submission.
- Demonstrated Digital fundraising experience.
- Proven experience successfully managing a $500K+ fundraising program.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the capacity to present to diverse groups of people.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and develop good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Thorough understanding of not-for-profit fundraising.
- Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Ability to multitask and priorities across a diverse portfolio or work.
- A problem solver who is always looking for opportunities to improve and learn.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

Additional Information
**_
WE LOVE PEOPLE WHO HAVE:_**
- A belief in the purpose and philosophy of Smiling Mind
- A desire to have a positive impact on the world - particularly through behaviour change and learning design
- The ability to blend agility and pace, with the rigour required to deliver impactful health services
- Strong business acumen
- A growth mindset and willingness to learn
- Attention to detail, accountability, and ability to work to timelines and manage competing tasks
- A warm, friendly, collaborative, and engaging approach
- Alignment to our values

**_ WHAT ELSE?_**

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience to deliver the ‘Responsibilities of the Role’.

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